Vampires Pt. 8

Can vampires steal the blood of another vampire?

The moment human blood enters into a vampire's body it begins the process of degeneration. The blood breaks down until it becomes unsuitable for continued sustenance. It is at this time that the vampire must drink. The old blood disintegrates and comes out the pores and waste organs. The need to shower, therefore, does not end with the eternal gift.

Because of this process, it is very uncommon for one vampire to steal the blood of another. It can be done in dire times to prolong the vampire's conscious state at the end of the dogged thirsting, but usually only by permission and not by force. Most likely, the vampire that would need to steal the blood is probably weak and unable to overpower another of his or her kind. In covens, however, some of this goes on to assist the ill-coordinated young ones.

In some cases, a strong and advanced one will share his or her blood with another. This blood is usually well preserved because the older vampire has sustained it, so the transmission is nearly what it was when it was drawn from the victim. The evolved virus, too, is transferred into the younger creature. This can mean new strength, power, and sustainability for the younger vampire. The giving of blood from an ancient vampire to a fledgling of only a century or two, therefore, is on par, in terms of magnitude of change, with the transition from mortal to immortal.

Finally, in the process of making a new vampire, the virus is introduced as venom might be. The existing blood in the victim is drawn out and then they are tasked with feeding, in return, on their creator to revive themselves and begin the transformation from mortal to immortal. This blood is rich with the virus and will cause the process of change to take place quickly. If only a small amount of the virus is injected, the body's immune system may reject it and eradicate it, or the transformation will be slow and probably agonizing.

In a new vampire the blood is the first to begin degenerating and the fangs, with their intricate ducting, are usually the last thing to develop. It is nearly required, therefore, that blood be given in large quantity to the fledgling. The absorption of it takes place and the body changes rapidly. The alternative is usually a painful, inexplicable (by doctors) sickness that often results in death. The line is fine and must be walked with great care to produce a new immortal.

It is also true that the ancients who make vampires often create the most powerful vampires of them all. The advanced ability to survive without drinking for decades can pass on, the infinitely more attuned senses are given over, and various other abilities manifest as well. This does, however, result in some overloading of the new creature and has often caused many to fall prey to madness where the mind simply cannot handle all the information and new experiences.

In the end, stealing is, in all probability, not the norm. Giving willfully, though, is a more common occurrence.

Further questions will be addressed.
Do child vampires grow up?
What is the oldest vampire legend?
Who is the oldest vampire?
Are vampires and zombies actually the same thing?
What's the step by step biological process of going from human to vampire?
Do vampires have super strength?
Can vampires change into animals (like bats)?
Is it true that, in some cases, the Slavic language calls vampires and werewolves by the same name?
Do vampires needs sleep?
Do vampires require food?
Are vampires smarter than regular humans?